Local events and achievements

Dustin Baker, son of Lori and the late Jim Baker and a 2008 graduate from St. Louis High School, graduated from Cornell University on May 25, 2014, and received a master of science degree from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. Dustin graduated with highest honors, receiving the Degree Marshall award for master degree recipients. He will pursue a career in Washington D.C. in agriculture economics and policy.

Natalie Noble, daughter of Gary and Suzanne Noble, of Shepherd and Jacob Pifer, son of Bob and Amie Pifer, of Blanchard were chosen to receive the Terry Feltman Memorial Scholarship and will each receive $2,000 towards their college expenses. Natalie is a graduate of Shepherd High School where she maintained a 4.0 GPA, was a member of the National Honor Society and student council, and excelled in cross country and track. She will be continuing her education Michigan State University this fall to study psychology, criminal justice, and forensic psychology. Jacob is a graduate of Shepherd High School where he maintained a 3.97 GPA, was a member of the National Honor Society, Science Club, student council, and cross country and track team, while also being dual enrolled at Central Michigan University. He will be continuing his education at Central Michigan University this fall to study biomedical science.

Kyle Schafer has been named MMI’s employee of the month for July. He is MMI’s job coach with the Sacred Heart Academy janitorial crew and has worked with MMI since September 2011. Kyle does an excellent job of working independently, scheduling projects, handling challenges, and shows great leadership and provides quality service for SHA. He is a wonderful role model for the people MMI serves and his crew members enjoy working with him.

Carol Carbeno of Coleman has been selected most valuable person at MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare for July 2014, and has been recognized with a certificate presented by Medical Center President Ray Stover. Carbeno began her career with MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare in May 1990. She now works as a secretary in the rehabilitation services department. Carol was well supported by her co-workers for this recognition. Nearly every person in her department submitted a nomination on her behalf.

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Local events

The Coleman Area Library will be holding events for family fun during the month of July. The ‘Silly Science Puppet Show’ will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, which explains the water system and photosynthesis. Also, kids can explore the physical properties of chemicals in ‘Chef Cool’ that will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.

Charlie Walmsley ‘Crazy Chestur’ will be playing “feel good” music at Rubbles in Mt. Pleasant from 7 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25. Cost is $5 at the door.

Mecosta Days will be held on July 26, 27, and 28 and is sponsored by the Mecosta Area Committee in Mecosta, Mich. on M20 west of Mt. Pleasant. The event will have the Ultimate Dog Show, childrens games and jumping toys, a balloon man, photo contest, and many bands performing starting at noon on Saturday and an Elvis impersonator.

The Clare County senior and community center will be holding an ice cream social and silent auction from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at their building located at 101 W. Michigan St. in Farwell.

Loons vs Lug Nuts baseball bus trip set for Friday, Aug. 1, with the bus departing at 4:15 p.m. from the Weidman Eagles. Cost is $50 and includes bus trip, game, buffet (with a two hour window) for eating, and table and chair seating. Buffet includes dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. Contact Sheila at 989-506-2647 to book a seat. The public is welcome.

Isabella County Commission on Aging will hold 11th annual golf outing on Friday, Aug. 1 at Pleasant Hills Golf Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The three person scramble is only $210 per team ($70 per person) and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, food, cash prizes and more. Featuring prizes for longest drive - men and women, closest to the pin - men and women and shortest drive - men and women. Also, a chance to win the $10,000 hole-in-one contest, sponsored by Friends of Isabella Seniors. To register today, contact Marcy Hosking at 989-772-0748. Space is limited.

The second annual Camryn’s Friends Charity Golf Outing, supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is set to be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Mt. Pleasant Country Club with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $65 per golfer and includes 18 holes with a cart and banquet lunch. Registration Due By July 24th. To register, contact April Priebe at 517-719-8179 or email at april.priebe@gmail.com.

The general public is invited to join the Mt. Pleasant Area Historical Society’s 2014 field trip on Sept. 6 to visit the nationally famous annual Marshall, Mich., Historic Home Tour and dining at Turkeyville, Mich. on the return. The cost is $85 per person for non-members of MPAHS members or $75 per person for MPAHS members. Cost includes: round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation from Mt. Pleasant, a full day pass to the Marshall Annual Home Tour, free all day on-and-off shuttle transportation to included attractions and dinner at Turkeyville. Contact the Society at 989-854-4409 or by e-mail at mtpleasantmiareahistoricalsociety@charter.net for a reservation form. Reservations should be sent to Mt. Pleasant Area Historical Society, POB 107, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 48804. Full payment must be made with reservations, due by Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Preparations have begun for the annual Ithaca Fun Fest set to be held Aug. 15 to 16. The event will include a full carnival, 5K Run, and a craft show on the courthouse lawn with music and other forms of entertainment. This year’s craft show will be held on Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature at least 35 to 40 vendors. Those interested in a 10’ by 15’ space can purchase one for $25. To reserve a space, contact Tamey Skinner at 989-875-5246 or 989-620-6493.

Thank you

Our 65th wedding anniversary was made extra special because of the cards and good wishes from family and friends. We thank you so much. And special thanks to our children for celebrating with us. -Don and Arlene Cotter